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KN62 XMS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,908 mi
Last recorded72,908 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2021 72,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 71,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight imbalance on parking brake

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight imbalance on parking brake

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,513 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,111 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN62 XMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN62 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN62 XMS registered?

KN62 XMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 XMS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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